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Truckee - 2. Floriston (or Farad) to Verdi, NV

Truckee, California, US/Nevada, US

2. Floriston (or Farad) to Verdi, NV

Usual Difficulty

III (for normal flows)

Length

9.8 Miles

Deadman's

Deadman'sPhoto by Thomas O'Keefe taken 05/05/05 @ 1430 cfs

Gauge Information

River Description

If you start out your run at Floriston you can hike up a short distance to run Bronco which is
the last rapid on the section above this one (Alpine Meadow Road to Floriston). Most of
this run consists of class II rapids which become fun class II/III at higher flows. Beware of
three diversion dams on this section particularly as flows increase. Although they have been run
at various times, they can also be deadly at certain flows. The most significant rapid on this
section is Deadman's which can push class IV at higher flows with some big hydraulics. Here
the river piles up against bedrock on river right.

Logistics

Access for this section is available at Floriston which is Exit 199 off I-80. After exiting, head
underneath the highway to a parking spot on river right near the railroad tracks. If you are
going to start your run with Bronco just head up the dirt road on river right between the river
and the railroad tracks. It's about a 15 minutes walk to the top of the rapid. Alternate
put-in access is available 1.7 miles downstream at Farad at exit 201. A decent take-out that
avoids one of the diversion dams is available off Quilci Ranch Road but it's a little tricky
to find and it helps to have a decent guide. Alternatively you can continue down to Crystal Creek
Park in Verdi.

Additional Information

The Truckee Meadows Water Authority publishes a river
recreation map. Download the pdf from the map link to the right or you can pick one up at their
offices in town. Call 775-834-8000 or visit the office at 1155
Corporate Blvd. in Reno.